Surrey Young Carers
Surrey Young Carers is part of Action for Carers and is the Designated Charity for Berkeley Group Head Office and I.T.
Surrey Young Carers (SYC) is part of Action for Carers and is the Community Partner for Berkeley Group Head Office and Berkeley Group IT.
Surrey Young Carers supports children under the age of 18 who have a family member with a disability or long-term illness. Young carers are often not acknowledged or supported in the care that they give their families and this can have a substantial impact on their childhood, aspirations and later life. Many young carers are left feeling isolated and overlooked and find their caring role limits or prevents them from taking part in school, social and leisure activities that are a natural part of growing up for most children.
SYC provide information, advice and guidance, direct support and a range of activities for 'downtime' fun, and a chance to talk to others and make new friends.
Berkeley staff have fundraised for the charity through events like quiz evenings, challenge events and office sweepstakes.
In addition, collections for Christmas chocolate calendars, back to school supplies, and toiletries for the young people have been really successful and a good way to engage Berkeley staff.